Laverna June Hopkins

November 24, 1940 ~ September 26, 2020
June was born on November 24, 1940 in Cornett, Texas to Lee Roy and Ione Riggins Hayes. She was preceded in death by her parents, infant daughter Teresa Hopkins.
She graduated from Hughes Springs High School and married her high school sweetheart, Frank Hopkins, on September 26, 1958 in Minoninee, MI. June was the head cheerleader in 1957. She was the first female employee of the U. S. Air Force Finance and Accounting, Military Pay Division, in Germany. She was presented with the Hughes Springs Chamber of Commerce Crystal Globe Award. June was a former member of the Arden Haynes American Legion Auxiliary, Red Radiance Garden Club, the Red Hat Club, and Sesame Club.
She had a passion for life and travel, together with her husband, they had many fun adventures together in their 62 years of marriage.
Survived by her husband Frank Hopkins, of Hughes Springs, daughter Dawn Bailey and husband Ben of Tucson, AZ, son John Hopkins of Hughes Springs, son Ric Hopkins and wife Michelle of Little Elm, grandson Hunter Bailey, granddaughters South Hopkins and Lily Hopkins, sister Cherry Grinstead and husband Larry of Paris, cousin Jamie Hayes of Springdale, Arkansas. Cousins Jimmy Dee Lancaster and David Lancaster, Judy Griffen, Kay Francis Riggins, Billy Rigging, Bobby Riggins, Timmy Riggins Several nieces and nephews. Sister-in-law Nancy Winters and husband Fred, brother-in-law George Hopkins and wife Colleen, sister-in-law Mary Ellen Callas and husband Larry, sister-in-law Margaret Dobbs, sister-in-law Barbara Murphy and husband JD, brother-in-law Patrick Hopkins, brother-in-law Michael Hopkins and wife Luanne, sister-in-law Maureen Raible and husband Mike, sister-in-law Teresa Judd and husband Mike.
So sorry to hear about June's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Wish we could be there with you. Love Geane and Chris.
To all Family. I am sorry for the loss of June. My thoughts and Prayers are with you. I wish I could be there.
With Love, Larry
To all Family. I am sorry for the loss of June. My thoughts and Prayers are with you. I wish I could be there. With Love, Larry
Thank you,
Larry Riggins
Sending my most sincere condolences. You are all in our prayers during this difficult time. Heaven has gained an angel.
Frank, I cannot express my deep sorry for your lost. Although, I never met June in person I feel that I know her thru our many conversations about her and my occasional conversation with her over the phone. My dear friend, please accept Alice and I’s sincerest condolences. May God shower you with His undying grace, comfort, and mercy. Be strong, my brother.
My deepest sympathy to Poppa Hopkins and the whole Hopkins family. I had the pleasure of getting to cruise with Laverna and truly enjoyed her company. She was a spunky lady with such fire and passion. I loved listening to her life stories that she shared with us on the cruise and a few other places & times fortune allowed us to be in her company. Her light shone brightly and she will be missed.
Love and prayers for peace and comfort to the whole family. I'm truly sorry for your loss.